Robin Sequence:Clinical implications and functional outcomes following (non-) surgical management

Abstract

Robin Sequence (RS) is a congenital craniofacial abnormality characterized by mandibular hypoplasia, glossoptosis, and varying degrees of upper airway obstruction. The interaction between the various etiological causes, the great variability in clinical expression, and the lack of a uniform definition continuously pose challenges to clinicians. The aim of this thesis is to gain another step towards a better understanding of this complex and challenging condition by focusing on the clinical characteristics and functional outcomes regarding airway, feeding, swallowing, and growth in patients with RS. In this way, we attempt to add valuable information to the current knowledge of RS and therefore contribute to an improved quality of care for these patients